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I’m excited to share this new-to-me brand of dresses by Kamalikulture. They are made of a machine washable, matte 95% polyester and 5% spandex jersey knit. I like the way they drape, which might be attributed to their body skimming as opposed to extra tight body con fit. They run true to size or slightly smaller. Reasonably priced, great for the office and travel, and non-crease.

The best part about the frocks are their sleeved options and longer hem length. I am so sick of frocks being sleeveless and too short. I screamed with joy when fitting on a long sleeved style with a 42 inch length.

The styles are simple, and for the most part modern classic, although some styles are less classic. Of the collection, these are the specific styles I recommend because I have seen them in person and they fit really well.

Kamalikulture Sleeveless Shirred Waist Dress: A basic sleeveless and ruched sheath that is gorgeous. It has a high scoop neck and fits like a dream. Available in both solids and patterns. Perfect under roomy fashion forward toppers.

Do browse through the rest of the styles, because there are fit and flares, long gowns, sweetheart necklines, turtlenecks and boat neck styles. There is also an “all in one dress”that looks fun. I haven’t seen all of these styles in person, but judging by the ones I have seen, I’m pretty confident about their fit.

Modern classic dresses can be taken into edgier territory with fashion forward footwear, toppers, accessories and hairstyles. As I keep on shouting from the rooftops, classic pieces can be molded into another persona, and therein lies their strength. Or wear modern classics just as they are because that’s just as fab.

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Oh! I think that blue and white checked one came across my radar when I was searching assiduously through all the pages of dresses at Nordies’. I was intrigued but it wouldn’t really have worked for my events. Still, I’m glad to hear it’s Angie-approved, and I might revisit it in a few weeks (right now, I’m a little dress shopped-out!).

I’ve been avoiding jersey dresses lately because I feel like so many are thin and flimsy and seem to show every lump and bump. Glad to hear that these drape nicely. Is the jersey heavier?

I put my new dress through its paces today, and the jersey is not very thick at all. But somehow, it drapes well. I guess the cut is spot on. I was hoping this would be a warmer dress, but it’s going to work better for a Seattle Summer day sans hose. Today I wore it with hose and a jacket, and I was still cold in the morning. It warmed up though, and I felt better when I was walking in the sun.

I am glad to see your review! Every time I search for wrap dresses on Zappos, I come across this brand. SInce I have never heard of it, I was reluctant to try the dresses but it’s good to know your like the quality and fit.

It looks like you do come back to dresses from trouser period now, Angie!:-)
They look really good and knowing they are approved by makes them even more attractive. My jersey polka dot JNY dress from Chicago proved to be a very useful travel dress so I would not mind another one. Although I am afraid they won’t be quite that long on me…

Kathleen, I would try the side draped dress first, and the shirred style with the ruching, or a fit and flare style. The fabric is not thick, but it seems to drape well, which counts for quite a bit. Also, you might need to size up.

I do not find this fabric to be body-con clingy like a few other dresses I have. More body skimming. Of course, it won’t work for everyone, but it’s worth a try in the right style.

These are versions of what she sold through her too short lived Walmart collaboration. The long sleeved side shirred dress is amazing for taking off 10lbs of belly fat and sexy without being the least bit revealing. her all in one dress she has had at every price point she has ever done. I think mine is from her Spiegel collab. I adored her Walmart stuff and have no idea what the falling out was but I was sure sorry to see that go.

I took a look at these last night and can see why you fell in love with this line! Long sleeves and a figure-flattering length make this dress a beauty. Thank you, Angie! I’m about to take a closer look on Zappos and this could very well become the “new magic dress.”

Oh wow, thanks so much for introducing us to this brand, Angie. I am super excited to see several long-sleeved styles here that are a fab length too. Off to explore the entire collection (love the one you bought for yourself!).

ETA: And yes, good news: Amazon does have a number of Kamalikulture dresses.

I order the black and white polka dot fit and flare style and it’s divine! I think the drape of the jersey along with the pattern definitely helps minimize bumps and lumps (that and some good underpinnings).

They do have a great little collection, especially in sleeved options. I am looking for a dress for an upcoming wedding, I think I’ll order one of these to try. I was thinking of looking for a blush dress initially, but the black/white/red paint print long sleeve dress is calling to me. I might just get that to have, anyways Thanks for sharing, I hadn’t heard of the brand before!

Thank you, Angie, and thank you, Zappos! I’m always on the lookout for dresses that are long enough for me (I’m 5’7″ and regularly buy ‘talls’ in dresses whenever I can!) and have sleeves. I read your review on Thursday, ordered the dress, and it arrived Friday afternoon in time for me to wear it to the opening night at our local community theater! The length, overall and sleeve, is perfect, and the pattern is modern and fresh, and the price is right! Thank you for the post, so happy to know about this brand.